How to remove/refit A-Pillar trim on C4 Picasso (B78)?

[danlat1415]

I have a 2014 C4 Picasso and recently had the windscreen replaced as it had a very large crack.

I started to head a rattle when driving at high speed and in windy weather, and found out the the left side A-Pillar trim is loose.
It's the trim the runs down the side of the windscreen from the roof to the bonnet.

The part number is - 1609345680

I don't know if it's got clips on the back holding it on, but I can pull the lower section away from the car, and it's still held on by the upper section.

Does anyone know how to take this trim off so I can check it for damage and if it was fitted correctly.

Thanks

[GiveMeABreak]

They probably should have fitted new clips when replacing the trim. The trim is secured onto the underlying clips which are sold separately I think:

(20) is the trim
(81) are the clips

If you paid for this via your car insurance, get them to fix it - they are covered for this sort of thing.

[danlat1415]

Thanks for your reply.

Do you know how to remove the A-Pillar trim? (Part 20)

I think there is a screw in the upper inside front door roof - but not certain

I want to see what's wrong for myself, as there have been a few things wrong that the windscreen company messed up on;
- didnt screw the lower child view mirror to the windscreen, so the trim was rattling around
- put the wiper blades back at wrong angle so initially hit each other.

I've sorted the other issues, but want to check out this new issue before deciding how to proceed.
I don't want them silicone sealing the trim back on if something is broken and needs sorting properly.
(Trust issues)

[RichardW]

Looks like there is a bolt under a cover just at the top front corner of the door - says to remove a plastic trim cover first. Then 6 clips holding it on down the length. Clips should be widely available, I'd just get some and fit them, easier than taking it back!

[danlat1415]

Do you know the part number for 81 shown above?
The parts website I use does not list that one, and only goes upto part 80 for the windscreen section;

https://www.catcar.info/citroen/?lang=e ... I9PQ%3D%3D


My VIN is VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]

[GiveMeABreak]

Part: 812396, £2.32 each